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Can pericarditis cause pain in mid of chest rad. to rignt shoulder and right upper back? history of pericarditis/ pleurisy. sleeping in recliner. sle.

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Pericarditis: The symptom you reference could be caused buy pericardial inflammation.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 10/20/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: May also have pleurisy and fluid and irritation in either chest cavity or lung.

Dr Chapman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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